Special Education Teacher (Early Intervention, Clairview School) - WESTMORELAND INTERMEDIATE UNIT : Job Details

Position Type: Certificated Professional/Special Education TeacherDate Posted: 9/16/2024Location: Clairview SchoolPOSITION: Special Education Teacher (SS-EACBA-SPEDT) DIVISION: Student Services SUPERVISOR: Student Services Director/Principal/Supervisor SUPERVISES: No Supervisory Responsibility CLASSIFICATION: Exempt NUMBER OF DAYS: (187 Days) COMPENSATION PLAN: Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement Education and Experience: Minimum Education: PA Teacher Certificate in Special Education N-12, PK-8 or 7-12 Minimum Experience: 0-3 Years experience required Strongly Preferred: Qualified applicants with demonstrated experience in working with students who have autism General Definition: The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified applicants for Full-Time Special Education Teachers within our Early Intervention Program. This position is at the Clairview School in Greensburg, PA and will support the Autistic Support classrooms. The Special Education Teacher will serve as a classroom teacher responsible for designing, implementing and revising the total classroom instructional program appropriate to the needs and abilities of assigned students. Description of Duties:

• Participates in IEP Team meetings.
• Conducts initial, interim and annual Individual Educational Plan Conferences.
• Prepares, implements and revises, as necessary, students' Individual Educational Plans.
• Prepares and follows lesson plans for daily individual and group instruction.
• Assesses students' performances in relation to curricular goals and objectives specified in their Individual Educational Plans.
• Recommends students for related services and coordinates such services with classroom activities.
• Integrates and reinforces students' regular and special education activities.
• Plans for and directs other assisting personnel such as instructional aides and student teachers.
• Organizes classroom in an attractive and functional manner
• Inventories, maintains and requests materials and equipment.
• Maintains and disseminates student progress, attendance and child tracking information.
• Participates as a staff member of the assigned school building(s).
• Participates in applicable due process procedures.
• Pursues professional growth and development.
• Represents the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in a professional manner, consulting either the building principal or supervisor where procedures are in doubt.
• Develops a reporting system so that parent contact is part of an annual routine.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Physical/Environment Requirements: The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually While performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O) Stand,(O) Sprint/Running,(O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person,(O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person,(O) Squat/stoop/kneel,(O) Reach forward,(F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry),(F) Hand/grip strength,(F) Drive on the job,(F) Type non-stop,(O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items),(F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(O) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from,(O) Floor to waist,(O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds, Examples of items that are pushed or pulled,(O)boxes, tables, wheelchairs Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Tiled floor,(F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, Example of and distance that items are carried,(F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:

• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)
• Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)
• Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)
• Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)
• School Personnel Health Record
• Tuberculosis Test Result

Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of date of hire. Travel Requirements:

• A minimal to moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must have reliable transportation.